Research Methodology

Code:

CA4003

Acronym:

CA4003

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Agrarian Sciences

Instance: 2016/2017 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Web Page:	http://webpages.icav.up.pt/pessoas/mccunha/
Responsible unit:	Department of Geosciences, Environment and Spatial Plannings
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Consumer Sciences and Nutrition

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
M:CCN	18	Plano de estudos do Mestrado em Ciências do Consumo e Nutrição - 2013_2014	1	-	6	42	162

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

The course provides students with the necessary background knowledge on basic steps of scientific research to enable them to develop research in consumer science and nutrition:

- Enable students to use scientific research tools and scientific databases related with consumer science and nutrition;
- Develop curiosity and critical analysis of issues related consumer science and nutrition;

- Develop the ability to identify, evaluate and formulate hypotheses for solving problems in the area of food consumption and nutrition;

- Understanding the multidisciplinary nature of the problems related to food consumption and nutrition;

- Be able to interpret research data on the master's field;

- Design and conducting different products for science communication;

- Develop and detail a research project.

 

A range of modules underpins the development of research projects and introduces appropriated instruments for research planning in consumer sciences and nutrition.

 

 

 

Learning outcomes and competences

After attending the course, students should:
- Understand the methods for reducing uncertainty in research decisions
 
- Use specific tools to optimize the different stages of the research process.

- Implement the scientific method taking into consideration ethical aspects.

- Be able to conceptualize the design and components of research projects and the valorization of the results

Working method

Presencial

Pre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)

n.a.

Program

1- Basics concepts on the research and research methodology.

2- The basics steps of scientific research: planning, implementation, communication and valorization.

3- Research as a decisions system.

4- General process of writing, presenting, publishing and analisys of scientific works.

5- Products for communicating science.

6- Research digital platform for scientific information. Software tool for publishing and managing bibliographies

7- Conceptualization, design and evaluation of research projects.

8- Basic concepts of bioethics and intellectual propriety.

Mandatory literature

Serrano, P.; REdação e apresentação de trabalhos científicos, Relógio d´' Água, 1996. ISBN: 972-708-300-5
Day, R. e Gastel, B.; How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper (How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper, 6ª edição, 2006. ISBN: 0-313-33040-9
Morais, R; Idea Puzzle framework: a simple way to plan and review research, 2012

Complementary Bibliography

Punch, K. ; Developing Effective Research Proposals, Sage, 2nd
Mills, A., Durepos, G., Wiebe, E.; Encyclopedia of Case Study Research, SAGE Publications, 2010

Teaching methods and learning activities

- Presentation and discussion of the themes

- Case studies and exercises (computer and internet)

- Guide students in planning a research project

Software

EndNote
Idea_puzzle

keywords

Social sciences > Educational sciences > Research methodology

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

designation	Weight (%)
Participação presencial	5,00
Prova oral	15,00
Trabalho escrito	30,00
Trabalho prático ou de projeto	50,00
Total:	100,00

Eligibility for exams

- Attending a minimum of 75% of the classes in the course (FCUP rules:https://sigarra.up.pt/up/LEGISLACAO_GERAL.ver_legislacao?p_nr=4025)

- Participating in group projects.

Calculation formula of final grade

Course evaluation is based on three components:

1.EXERCISE: Software tool for publishing and managing bibliography and citations (TP1)

2.CASE STUDY: using research digital platforms for scientific information in consumer sciences and nutrition (TP2).
3.ANALISYS: Critical analysis of scientific paper (TP3). 

4.PROJECT: Planning a research proposal in consumer sciences and nutrition (DP).

 

The final grade (FG) is calculated by the formula:

 

FG = [(TP1) x 10% + (TP2) x 20% + TP3 x 20% + (DP) x 50%

 

Final rating must be >=10 and all components must be >= 8

 

 

 

Classification improvement

The improvement of the final grade are global (Exercise, Case study, Analysis and Project).